A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.
Rebecca Richard
Staff Writer
Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Winter Wonderland brings holiday cheer to Phillips community
Phillips residents gathered Dec. 13 at the Winter Wonderland for family-friendly activities and a festive evening despite cold weather canceling the tree lighting.
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Griffin Mayhew remembered for dedication to education in Mt. Blue schools
The RSU 9 board of directors opened its Dec. 16 meeting with a tribute and moment of silence honoring the late board member, who was elected in June to a three-year term.
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The Woodsman restaurant in Kingfield closes effective immediately
Owners of The Woodsman posted a message on the restaurant’s Facebook business page, saying the café is permanently closed.
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Strong festival draws crowd with trees, treats, and chili and chowder cook-off
More than 500 people attended the Festival of Trees and Treats, a daylong holiday event featuring raffled trees, a bake sale, children’s activities and a visit from the Grinch.
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Santa lights up Wilton holiday traditions
Wilton marked the start of the holiday season Dec. 13 with its annual tree lighting in Monument Square, followed by a packed meet and greet with Santa at Academy Hill School.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Jay-area school district defends transgender sports policy as public continues debate
Residents urged Regional School Unit 73 to rescind its transgender sports policy during a tense Dec. 11 meeting, warning of legal and financial fallout, while several directors defended keeping it in place.
Posted inNews, The Rangeley Highlander
Holiday fun fills Rangeley during the annual Christmas fair
The Episcopal Church Women hosted a lively and well-attended Holiday Fair on Dec. 12-13, offering décor, crafts, new clothing, and gifts to support outreach near and far.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County to review legal opinion on budget authority
Franklin County commissioners and the Budget Advisory Committee are at odds over whether eliminated line items can be restored after legal counsel determined the committee’s adopted budget is final.
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Mt. Blue school board director Griffin Mayhew of Wilton dies
Superintendent Christian E. Elkington praised Mayhew as ‘deeply dedicated’ and ‘an exemplary young man.’